Country News
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Trinidad and Tobago face Antigua and Barbuda for Gold Cup qualifying place
The November 12 and 16 football tie leads to the 2027 Gold Cup preliminaries, not directly to the finals.
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Moonilal signals refinery announcement, but gives no restart date
The energy minister says the Pointe-a-Pierre refinery process is in its final stage; the reviewed reports identify neither an operator nor a restart date.
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Police report fewer road deaths as traffic-ticket totals fall
Police reported 74 road deaths against 102 in the comparable period, while issued traffic tickets fell to 84,263.
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T&T’s ICC abstention draws calls for a clear foreign-policy explanation
Trinidad and Tobago’s decision to abstain from a United Nations General Assembly vote on the International Criminal Court has prompted calls for the Government to explain how the position fits the country’s longstanding support for international justice. The resolution, A/81/L.11, was adopted on November 2 by 93 votes to 13, with 36 abstentions. It concerned…
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Nutrien employees face November 9 severance deadline as Point Lisas wind-down continues
Employees affected by the wind-down of Nutrien’s Point Lisas operations have until November 9 to accept severance packages, according to a Guardian report published on November 3. The report said retrenchment letters were being distributed as the company proceeded with plans to terminate its remaining local workforce. About 350 employees had previously been informed that…
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PowerGen wage agreement sets December deadline for TT$66.1 million settlement
About 150 eligible PowerGen employees are due outstanding payments by December 15 under a wage agreement announced in Parliament, according to Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath.
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Port of Spain labour march draws union members and political figures as wage demands continue
Local reports said hundreds joined a Port of Spain march and rally focused on long running wage negotiations, conditions and job security.
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Port of Spain labour march ends with union calls for wage settlements and jobs
Trade union members marched from Memorial Park to Woodford Square in Port of Spain on October 30, calling for wage settlements, jobs, and stronger protection for workers.
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TTMA pursues stronger trade and investment ties with Venezuela
The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association, TTMA, says it is advancing efforts to strengthen trade and investment ties with Venezuela after meeting representatives from Sucre State who are in Trinidad and Tobago for trade discussions. According to TTT News, the talks focused on wider market access, the exchange of goods and services, and new opportunities…
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Three held as Laventille TSTT fire investigation continues
Guardian Media reports that three suspects were in custody but not charged at its reporting deadline. The prime minister’s attribution of blame remains an attributed statement.